drawing

noun

draw·​ing ˈdrȯ(-)iŋ How to pronounce drawing (audio)
Synonyms of drawingnext
1
: an act or instance of drawing
especially : the process of deciding something by drawing lots
2
: the art or technique of representing an object or outlining a figure, plan, or sketch by means of lines
3
: something drawn or subject to drawing: such as
a
: an amount drawn from a fund
b
: a representation formed by drawing : sketch

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Examples of drawing in a Sentence

She made a drawing of my house. with an economy of lines, he created a vivid drawing of the tree
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of drawing was in the 14th century

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drawing

noun
draw·​ing ˈdrȯ-iŋ How to pronounce drawing (audio)
1
: an act or instance of drawing lots
2
: the act or art of making a figure, plan, or sketch by means of lines
3
: a picture made by drawing

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